Liberal air tax seen as April Fool’s joke by rural Canadians
Prime Minister Chretien faces criticism as a new air security fee slated for April 1 will add 24 dollars to every return flight in Canada. Rural regions, including Northeast British Columbia, feel the impact especially on short hops from Fort St. John to Vancouver, with meetings across cities and towns echoing concerns.
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Sky-high air security tax sparks public outcry
The federal plan introduces the Airport Travellers Security Charge to fund CATSA with 430 million in its first year and 2.2 billion over five years, despite calls to spread costs. Critics say the levy, higher than US fees, raises fares, risks reducing travel, and lacks economic impact analysis.
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